Worked at Suncor as a co-op student. Was privileged to have a good boss/mentor. Lots of extra-curricular activities to get involved in within the organization which is refreshing. Good work-life balance

Suncor had a lot of opportunities to learn new skills and they give you great exposure to various aspects of the company. They have a commitment to safety that was above my expectations and the wages were pretty competitive for a co-op position

Cons

The overall large structure of the company makes it hard in terms of organization. The future outlook for employment is incredibly competitive even for those with previous work experience there. I've also found their follow-up skills very lacking with recent interviews I've had there even when they assure you they will get back to you either way.

Advice to ManagementAdvice

I can't think of any improvements right now, I think they are on the right track.

Suncor has some great people and job opportunities within its vertically integrated multi-divisional structure. The company is positively involved in the communities it has operations in, has some great soft compensation elements, including matching charitable donations, fitness allowance, and generous vacation policy. The company is committed to Safety in the work place and has baked that commitment into the corporate culture.

Cons

Suncor talks the talk of meritocracy, but walks the walk of mediocrity. This is evidenced in the poorly executed annual goal setting and review process, little to no interest from middle and senior management in process improvements, and weak follow through on company wide initiatives. There is very little work-life balance parity between teams within a function.

Advice to ManagementAdvice

Set a mid to long term corporate vision and culture that the whole company can buy into and follow through on the plan. Emphasize results & performance based review process, especially for middle management and follow up with consequences for non-performing employees.